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Items with subject 'Folklife - Sign Language'
Folklife Collection - Deaf Communication
by Salisbury University Students (1988)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1988, former Salisbury University Student Douglass Mock collected folk material. His collection focuses on the folklore around sign language. His main informant was his brother, who has been hearing impaired since birth. In addition to a transcript of their interview, the student accompanied his paper by some photographs of his brother demonstrating a sentence using both Signed English and American Sign Language. Tape and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Silence : A Different Sound
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Sabrina Dreyer collected folk material. Her collection explores deaf people and those who use American Sign Language as a folkgroup. Included is Dreyer's essay, an interview transcript, a birthday invitation, and song lyrics.
Folklife Collection - Sweet Silence : Deaf Culture from a Hearing Perspective
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Elizabeth Fox collected folk material. Her collection explores the culture of the deaf, including their activities that remain unimpeded by their disability. Included is her essay.